trading back to get extra players is stupid. Trading back to get Embiid is risky, but not stupid like the idea of needing to accumulate more players.
Again - it's not the NFL. You don't get more value with extra players.
The only way a trade makes sense is if the drop a few spots but get one of the consensus top 4 guys. You back out of the top of the draft, and you just set the franchise back and made last years (needed) losing worth nothing for the franchise. Stupid all around.
And Antetokoumpo is going nowhere. He a franchise centerpiece to put with this year's lottery pick. He has everything you need, plus he's still growing. He's Kevin Durant. You don't trade Kevin Durant.
The only way a trade makes sense is if the drop a few spots but get one of the consensus top 4 guys. You back out of the top of the draft, and you just set the franchise back and made last years (needed) losing worth nothing for the franchise. Stupid all around.
And Antetokoumpo is going nowhere. He a franchise centerpiece to put with this year's lottery pick. He has everything you need, plus he's still growing. He's Kevin Durant. You don't trade Kevin Durant.
I don't know that Giannis is the next Kevin Durant. He has that ability but time will tell.
Two years ago Larry Sanders looked like Ben Wallace in his prime.
All I know is that Wiggins and Parker are worth all the hype and you don't pass on a guy like Parker just because he plays the same natural position as Giannis.
Two years ago Larry Sanders looked like Ben Wallace in his prime.
All I know is that Wiggins and Parker are worth all the hype and you don't pass on a guy like Parker just because he plays the same natural position as Giannis.
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He's Kevin Durant. You don't trade Kevin Durant.
That is an exceptionally premature statement.
Well, here's to Parker able to play the PF position.
Of course it's premature. It's an opinion. Physically he is very close. If Giannis plays at Texas or some other school where was the centerpiece, the comparison would probably be more accepted.
But to me there's little difference between those two players at the same age. They're both near 7'. They both can handle the ball very well especially for their size. Inside outside game, attack the rim, good vision, decent defender.
I'll give you an excerpt from a draft bio- without cheating, tell me who it is:
Durant or Antetokoumpo?
But to me there's little difference between those two players at the same age. They're both near 7'. They both can handle the ball very well especially for their size. Inside outside game, attack the rim, good vision, decent defender.
I'll give you an excerpt from a draft bio- without cheating, tell me who it is:
quote:Strengths: Rare company with his his wingspan, mobility, quickness, and leaping ability have few peers âĶ Great in transition and on the fast breakâĶ Defensively he has all the physical tools to develop into a exceptional defender âĶ Blessed with quick hands, length, lateral quickness and good natural instincts âĶ
Durant or Antetokoumpo?
sounds like Wiggins
If I didn't know any better that looks like Kevin Garnett's draft bio.
I see that the Bucks might now be shopping John Henson. We already knew the trade rumors with Larry Sanders and Knight but I wonder what they could get for him?
I see that the Bucks might now be shopping John Henson. We already knew the trade rumors with Larry Sanders and Knight but I wonder what they could get for him?
Of course, it's Durant's. The point is you put Antetokoumpo on a college team last year he would have been dominant. That was Durant's freshman year. Now Giannis isn't as advanced offensively because he wasn't trained that way. He learned the Euro game and he hasn't been playing his whole life like Durant. But the raw material is absolutely there. It'll take some time, but if he wants to be great, he can be. It's all there...
Still holding out hope for Parker, but will be OK with Wiggins. Embiid is too big of a risk.
Me too, but I think we're going to be disappointed. I am opening up to Wiggins as a 2G, but I still think Parker will be the biggest star. I can handle Wiggins, am ok with Exum, but want Parker. But they're taking Parker or trading down to someone who will take Parker.
Parker wants to be in Milwaukee, which is nice
There was a rumor they were talking about on The Score that Parker was purposely tanking his Cavs workout... that would be awesome if true.
That's a priceless link Coach.
Parker = Elway 
And I'll gladly take the results too...
CLE could say we don't give a *** that you tanked the workout, we're taking you regardless.
I find it hard to believe he tanked his multi-million dollar interview on purpose.
Misinformation from an organization about to invest millions, that I could see.
Newsites sensationalizing information from a "source," that is something I can get behind.
There is of course a ton of that in the draft. It's certainly reasonable to think it could happen.
But the only team that would stand to benefit from this kind of misinformation would be the Bucks, and I really don't like the idea of them doing that. Makes them cheap, conniving, Bellichik-y. I hope that isn't true...
But the only team that would stand to benefit from this kind of misinformation would be the Bucks, and I really don't like the idea of them doing that. Makes them cheap, conniving, Bellichik-y. I hope that isn't true...
Parker does not seem like the type of guy to pull an Elway but it is amusing even if there is a ton of BP oil spill induced smokescreen involved
Ersan is in play for a trade and lots of teams are lining up if Henson is on the block
Man I love this aspect of the NBA. The subterfuge is off the charts and the NFL could learn a thing or two from this
"We do not believe in extending the trade deadline"
copyright NFL
ring ring ring it's the NBA on the line and that element really sucks about the Greedy League
One other point
Dan Gilbert is an egotistical self indulgent POS
It is borderline hilarious to think that a guy of Parker's character would pull this nonsense to get out of playing for that schit of a franchise
They effed it up with Bron and Gilbert acted like a B and now this? Love it
Come to Cream City Parker
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
CLE could say we don't give a *** that you tanked the workout, we're taking you regardless.
we should've taken Joaquin Noah just to spite his ugly face a few years back, too.
who's running the ESPN pre-draft coverage? Cal Buc? Nobody gives a schit who the Lakers are taking at 7.
Bilas is really the only nondumbass up there
I don't mind the Grantland guy. He actually knows his stuff.
Cleveland selects- Greg Oden!
blue Gatorade for Parker.
Signals
Johnny Flynn references LMAO
One of many bad 1st round picks over the years for the Timberwolves
What's the college football guy doing covering the NBA draft?
Get Gus Johnson in there!
Fukk Cleveland and their 1.7% chance
Did they give up the pick? Shades of the Vikings
Oh the drama
Thank you Cleveland
If Hammonds selects anyone other than Parker he needs to be fired on the spot
Nice outfit idiot
"there were moments that he disappeared" copyright Wiggins
I hope like hell Parker comes to Muhwaukee
Comparisons to T-Mac? What? McGrady was so much better offensively than Wiggins is.
not the #1 pick in fashion sense
Wow- that's quite the interview by Wiggins
He's no Rhodes Scholar
Is "drempt" a word?
I just drempt something up
FUKK YEAH!!!!!!!!
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